5 - Maintenance
Daily Maintenance
Cavro® XLP 6000 Modular Syringe Pump Operating Manual, 734237-C, en
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Maintenance
Although required maintenance may vary with your application, the following
procedures are recommended for optimal performance of the Cavro® XLP 6000
Modular Syringe Pump.
Perform maintenance tasks in these intervals:
daily
weekly
periodically
5.1
Daily Maintenance
To ensure proper operation of the XLP 6000, perform these tasks daily:
Inspect the pump(s) for leaks, and correct any problems.
Wipe up all spills on and around the pump.
Flush the pump(s) thoroughly with distilled or de-ionized water after each use
and when the pump is not in use.
Note: Do not allow the pump(s) to run dry for more than a few cycles.
5.2
Weekly Maintenance
The fluid path of the XLP 6000 must be cleaned weekly to remove precipitates
such as salts, eliminate bacterial growth, and so on. Any of the three following
cleaning procedures can be used:
Weak detergent
Weak acid and base
10% bleach
The procedures using these solutions are described in the following sections.
5.2.1
Weak Detergent Cleaning
To clean the pump with weak detergent, follow these steps:
1
Prime the pump with a weak detergent solution (e.g., 2% solution of
CONTRAD®, or RoboScrub) and allow the solution to remain in the pump with
the syringe fully lowered for 30 minutes.
2
After the 30-minute period, remove the reagent tubing from the detergent and
cycle all the fluid from the syringe and tubing into a waste container.
